I’m currently torn between 2 different cat foods.

[jimmyjanis]

Hello, I hope y’all are staying safe. I’m trying to decide whether Tiki Cat Puka Puka Luau Succulent Chicken or Instinct by Nature’s Variety Original Real Chicken Recipe is a better and healthier long-term option. I want to get a lot of opinions from this community because I intend to feed my cat this brand it’s entire life as long as things check out good.

This is my question.. if you could only choose one of these two formulas to feed your cat from young adult to seniorwould you choose?


Tiki Cat Puka Puka Luau Succulent Chicken

Crude Protein (min)	18%
Crude Fat (min)	3%
Crude Fiber (max)	0%
Moisture (max)	78%
Ash (min) DM	1.4%

$3.00/can
245 kcal/can - 10 oz

Ingredients: Chicken, chicken broth, sunflower seed oil, tricalcium phosphate, choline chloride, potassium chloride, taurine, magnesium sulfate, zinc sulfate, iron sulfate, vitamin E supplement, niacin (vitamin B3), biotin, copper sulfate, vitamin B12 supplement, sodium selenite, thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1), calcium pantothenate, manganese sulfate, vitamin D3 supplement, vitamin A supplement, riboflavin supplement (vitamin B2), pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), potassium iodide, folic acid, vitamin K3 supplement.


Instinct by Nature’s Variety Original Chicken

Crude Protein (min)	10 %
Crude Fat (min)	7.50 %
Crude Fiber (max)	3 %
Moisture (max)	78 %
*Omega 3 Fatty Acids (min)	0.20 %
*Omega 6 Fatty Acids (min)	1 %

$2.18/can
193 kcal/can - 5.5 oz

Ingredients: Chicken, Turkey, Chicken Liver, Chicken Broth, Ground Flaxseed, Montmorillonite Clay, Egg Product, Peas, Carrots, Potassium Chloride, Salt, Minerals (Iron Proteinate, Zinc Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Potassium Iodide), Choline Chloride, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Niacin Supplement, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid), Taurine, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate, Menhaden Fish Oil (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Artichokes, Cranberries, Pumpkin, Tomato, Blueberries, Broccoli, Cabbage, Kale, Parsley.

 

[Kieka]

I like the Tiki Cat better, although I would recommend including two or three foods in you rotation so your cat doesn't lock onto one food. That can be a bad thing if the formula changes or they go out of production.

 

[LTS3]

There was a thread on these very two foods the other day See my answer there:

Instinct or Tiki Cat Food

So I’m thinking about feeding my cats either Instinct Original Chicken or Tiki Cat Succulent Chicken. Can someone who knows something about cat nutrition give me some advice?

thecatsite.com

 

[jimmyjanis]

I like the Tiki Cat better, although I would recommend including two or three foods in you rotation so your cat doesn't lock onto one food. That can be a bad thing if the formula changes or they go out of production.

Thanks for your info, can I ask why Tiki is better?

 

[jimmyjanis]

There was a thread on these very two foods the other day See my answer there:

http://[URL]https://thecatsite.com/threads/instinct-or-tiki-cat-food.412574/

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Ic, it seems I should have a rotation.. Do you have a preference between the 2 though? Is one better for indoor cats? Is one better for all life stages?

 

[mizzely]

If money was no object and my cat ate everything I gave her, I like the Tiki Cat. Less fillers and non essential ingredients (I hate seeing flaxseed in cat food as it's not a form of Omega 3 cats can actually use)

However, money is an issue, and my cat doesn't like shreds, so Instinct would be what I'd buy.

 

[jimmyjanis]

If money was no object and my cat ate everything I gave her, I like the Tiki Cat. Less fillers and non essential ingredients (I hate seeing flaxseed in cat food as it's not a form of Omega 3 cats can actually use)

However, money is an issue, and my cat doesn't like shreds, so Instinct would be what I'd buy.

Thanks!

 

[jimmyjanis]

Would love as many opinions as possible, thanks to everyone who shared so far!

 

[cataholic07]

Both are good brands though Tiki cat is better due to lack of fillers. Honestly its always a good idea to feed different brands/flavors as cats do get bored.

 

[Neko-chan's mama]

Whichever your cat prefers. My cat didn't care for instinct but likes tiki cat. I agree with doing both of she likes both though. And if she doesn't have allergies or sensitivity to anything try other flavors. If I recall instinct has duck and rabbit as well.

 

[Kieka]

Thanks for your info, can I ask why Tiki is better?

More protein and less fillers. The Natures Variety isn't a bad food though, just I like Tiki better. I feed both brands in my rotation.

 

[She's a witch]

Both are good, Tiki has less fillers but also it has significantly less calories and little fat. As Instinct has more fat, they seem to complement each other well. Instinct is priced better considering calorie density. My cats don’t like Tiki but love Instinct venison flavor. I take out whole peas and carrots from the can whenever I see them, to at least diminish its amount in the meal.

But if I were you, I’d reconsider the plan of feeding a cat one brand only it’s entire life, variety is important from nutritional perspective, but also, imagine eating one food for the rest of your life.. I’d rotate several brands and many proteins instead.

 

[maggie101]

Hello, I hope y’all are staying safe. I’m trying to decide whether Tiki Cat Puka Puka Luau Succulent Chicken or Instinct by Nature’s Variety Original Real Chicken Recipe is a better and healthier long-term option. I want to get a lot of opinions from this community because I intend to feed my cat this brand it’s entire life as long as things check out good.

This is my question.. if you could only choose one of these two formulas to feed your cat from young adult to seniorwould you choose?


Tiki Cat Puka Puka Luau Succulent Chicken

Crude Protein (min)	18%
Crude Fat (min)	3%
Crude Fiber (max)	0%
Moisture (max)	78%
Ash (min) DM	1.4%

$3.00/can
245 kcal/can - 10 oz

Ingredients: Chicken, chicken broth, sunflower seed oil, tricalcium phosphate, choline chloride, potassium chloride, taurine, magnesium sulfate, zinc sulfate, iron sulfate, vitamin E supplement, niacin (vitamin B3), biotin, copper sulfate, vitamin B12 supplement, sodium selenite, thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1), calcium pantothenate, manganese sulfate, vitamin D3 supplement, vitamin A supplement, riboflavin supplement (vitamin B2), pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), potassium iodide, folic acid, vitamin K3 supplement.


Instinct by Nature’s Variety Original Chicken

Crude Protein (min)	10 %
Crude Fat (min)	7.50 %
Crude Fiber (max)	3 %
Moisture (max)	78 %
*Omega 3 Fatty Acids (min)	0.20 %
*Omega 6 Fatty Acids (min)	1 %

$2.18/can
193 kcal/can - 5.5 oz

Ingredients: Chicken, Turkey, Chicken Liver, Chicken Broth, Ground Flaxseed, Montmorillonite Clay, Egg Product, Peas, Carrots, Potassium Chloride, Salt, Minerals (Iron Proteinate, Zinc Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Potassium Iodide), Choline Chloride, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Niacin Supplement, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid), Taurine, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate, Menhaden Fish Oil (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Artichokes, Cranberries, Pumpkin, Tomato, Blueberries, Broccoli, Cabbage, Kale, Parsley.

Ingredients in tiki are better but I would not serve it as a complete meal. It is too low in fat. You could mix the 2 together

 

[Stacia_Powers7056]

I’m not sure which is better, but I’ve been feeding my cats Instinct since I got them. They love it & have been all healthy so far! I’ve always heard good things about Instinct.